justrob on BudgetPixel
@justrob · 9/13/2026
I was chasing one particular picture with this prompt, and it's linked at the bottom so you can see how close each model got. Same cat every time, same red bow tie, same bell, same turned head, so the differences show up in the backdrop and the fur. Watch the gold in particular. Some versions keep it flat and stenciled, the way Sotatsu would, and some let it bleed into the cat's coat until the whole thing turns soft. Models, in order: 1. seedream-5.0-pro 2. nano-banana-2-lite 3. grok-imagine-image-2 4. gpt-image-2 5. muse-image-1.0 Reference image: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HSHYxD3a4AESYvh?format=jpg&name=small

Tags: tuxedo cat art, traditional east asian painting, chonky cat illustration, folk art cat portrait, floral scroll background, cat with bow collar, whimsical cat artwork, vintage cat painting, chinese calligraphy art, ornate pet portrait, gilded artwork, cute cat illustration, floral motif art, fat cat art, antique style cat art
AI Model: seedream-5.0-pro
Prompt: Ito Jakuchu + Tawaraya Sotatsu, where Ito Jakuchu's precise layering creates soft volumetric modeling through modulated brushstrokes, and Tawaraya Sotatsu's gold application produces ornate flat fields via repeated stencil patterns. The fusion manifests as blended fur textures, integrated decorative motifs, transforming any subject through delicate surface handling. A plump black and white cat with exaggerated round cheeks, a red patterned bow tie and golden bell collar, round face and yellow eyes. Medium shot at eye level, the cat seated with body angled to the side, head turned towards the viewer, front paws resting forward. Scene set against an ornate golden and blue patterned fabric backdrop featuring floral motifs and a red vertical banner with characters.

Tags: maneki-neko, lucky cat painting, japanese scroll art, traditional ukiyo-e, tuxedo cat art, folding screen painting, edo period art, fortune cat, vintage asian art, gold leaf painting, cat wall art, japanese decorative art, auspicious artwork, floral scroll art, antique cat illustration
AI Model: nano-banana-2-lite
Prompt: Ito Jakuchu + Tawaraya Sotatsu, where Ito Jakuchu's precise layering creates soft volumetric modeling through modulated brushstrokes, and Tawaraya Sotatsu's gold application produces ornate flat fields via repeated stencil patterns. The fusion manifests as blended fur textures, integrated decorative motifs, transforming any subject through delicate surface handling. A plump black and white cat with exaggerated round cheeks, a red patterned bow tie and golden bell collar, round face and yellow eyes. Medium shot at eye level, the cat seated with body angled to the side, head turned towards the viewer, front paws resting forward. Scene set against an ornate golden and blue patterned fabric backdrop featuring floral motifs and a red vertical banner with characters.
![[Fluffy tuxedo cat wearing a red bow and gold bell sits against an ornate gilded traditional East Asian screen backdrop]](https://cdn.budgetpixel.com/posts/2917/1789329003393471190-ab79de3d-fcb6-484a-bd80-afa87704ac86.jpg)
Tags: tuxedo cat art, traditional japanese painting, gold leaf cat portrait, cat with bell collar, east asian decorative art, calligraphy cat artwork, ornate cat illustration, regal cat painting, vintage cat wall art, floral gilded background, lucky cat art, chinoiserie cat portrait, whimsical fine art, pet portrait painting, traditional screen art
AI Model: grok-imagine-image-2
Prompt: Ito Jakuchu + Tawaraya Sotatsu, where Ito Jakuchu's precise layering creates soft volumetric modeling through modulated brushstrokes, and Tawaraya Sotatsu's gold application produces ornate flat fields via repeated stencil patterns. The fusion manifests as blended fur textures, integrated decorative motifs, transforming any subject through delicate surface handling. A plump black and white cat with exaggerated round cheeks, a red patterned bow tie and golden bell collar, round face and yellow eyes. Medium shot at eye level, the cat seated with body angled to the side, head turned towards the viewer, front paws resting forward. Scene set against an ornate golden and blue patterned fabric backdrop featuring floral motifs and a red vertical banner with characters.
![[Plump black and white tuxedo cat with red bow tie sits against ornate gilded East Asian decorative background]](https://cdn.budgetpixel.com/posts/2917/1789329003594714014-fa92b07f-95a4-4fdf-860c-9a8020dcfae3.png)
Tags: lucky cat art, tuxedo cat painting, east asian decorative art, gilded cat artwork, auspicious cat art, chonky cat illustration, traditional chinese painting, lucky charm decor, cat bow tie art, peony floral background, gold leaf art, fortune cat artwork, whimsical animal painting, ukiyo-e style art, good luck wall art
AI Model: gpt-image-2
Prompt: Ito Jakuchu + Tawaraya Sotatsu, where Ito Jakuchu's precise layering creates soft volumetric modeling through modulated brushstrokes, and Tawaraya Sotatsu's gold application produces ornate flat fields via repeated stencil patterns. The fusion manifests as blended fur textures, integrated decorative motifs, transforming any subject through delicate surface handling. A plump black and white cat with exaggerated round cheeks, a red patterned bow tie and golden bell collar, round face and yellow eyes. Medium shot at eye level, the cat seated with body angled to the side, head turned towards the viewer, front paws resting forward. Scene set against an ornate golden and blue patterned fabric backdrop featuring floral motifs and a red vertical banner with characters.

Tags: maneki neko, lucky cat art, ukiyo-e illustration, fortune cat, traditional japanese art, gold foil artwork, decorative cat print, auspicious art, chubby cat illustration, east asian folk art, vintage cat art, 招福猫, ornamental cat art, lucky charm decor, woodblock cat art
AI Model: muse-image-1.0
Prompt: Ito Jakuchu + Tawaraya Sotatsu, where Ito Jakuchu's precise layering creates soft volumetric modeling through modulated brushstrokes, and Tawaraya Sotatsu's gold application produces ornate flat fields via repeated stencil patterns. The fusion manifests as blended fur textures, integrated decorative motifs, transforming any subject through delicate surface handling. A plump black and white cat with exaggerated round cheeks, a red patterned bow tie and golden bell collar, round face and yellow eyes. Medium shot at eye level, the cat seated with body angled to the side, head turned towards the viewer, front paws resting forward. Scene set against an ornate golden and blue patterned fabric backdrop featuring floral motifs and a red vertical banner with characters.
Comments
strixowl-47
El Gato 🥰
foxygeats
Kitty
CaylaCatz
I love these cats. The chonky cats are especially cute
EternaSky
a nice plump cat
Sealine
Cool image!
Troxley
Beautiful!
crabmouse
These are adorable!
archangeltara
WOW so adorable LOVE ALL of these
legion
cool fat cats!
personal042026
nice kitties, fav #3